Faculty Toolkit

Faculty Resources and Support

Consultation & Support

Classroom Faculty

If you would like a consultation about teaching and learning contact the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) at CITL@usf.

Online Faculty 

If you have a question or would like to schedule a consultation related to Canvas, Teams, or any °®¶¹´«Ã½ digital learning platform, please email facultysupport@usf.edu. Faculty can also visit our Digital Learning Resources for extensive just-in-time videos/PDF tutorials, workshops, and training materials.  

Digital learning live support 

Digital Learning Live Support provides faculty the opportunity to connect directly with an expert (via Microsoft Teams). Whether you have a basic "how to" question or need consultative recommendations, you can utilize Live Support for Canvas, Teams, or any other °®¶¹´«Ã½ digital learning solutions.


Normal hours of operation: M-F | 11:00am to 3:00pm (excluding holidays)

Comprehensive Training of Canvas Basics

This course developed by °®¶¹´«Ã½ Innovative Education provides comprehensive training that will introduce you to the basic functions of Canvas and additional tools to create digital content.

Enroll in: .

Topics include:

  • Canvas course navigation
  • Syllabus and course files
  • Canvas modules
  • Canvas content pages, assignments, discussions, and quizzes
  • Multimedia content (e.g. Canvas recorder and Kaltura)
  • Gradebook, Speedgrader, and Canvas Rubrics
  • Tools available to promote academic integrity (e.g. Turnitin and Honorlock)
  • Synchronous communication (Teams)

Innovative Education Digital Learning Faculty Resources:

For more quick reference guides, videos, and just-in-time training and workshops, visit the
Faculty Resource section on the Innovative Education, Digital Learning team's website.

Resources include:

  • Teaching with Microsoft Teams
  • Using Canvas
  • Online pedagogy
  • Academic Integrity
  • Content development tools
  • Interaction and engagement tools
  • Accessibility tools
  • and more!

°®¶¹´«Ã½ IT Resources:

Microsoft Teams is available for all active Faculty, Staff, and °®¶¹´«Ã½. The below page contains critical resources and training suggestions for our Faculty and Staff to facilitate remote instruction and general productivity.